tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2194119873694032441.post4727753056714671344..comments2023-10-23T09:46:11.716-05:00Comments on Jones' Clips: Gavin and Carrie Jones' Blog: Sunday 11 November updateGavinCarriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18438584462245987122noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2194119873694032441.post-79843941641513934912012-11-13T17:46:38.954-06:002012-11-13T17:46:38.954-06:00Thank You for sharing the story of your 5 beautifu...Thank You for sharing the story of your 5 beautiful babies! I am a Mom of 4 and live in Vancouver, British Columbia and check in regularly to see how they are doing. Best of Luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2194119873694032441.post-35095202263925853782012-11-12T23:08:05.269-06:002012-11-12T23:08:05.269-06:00Having some noise in the background might be a goo...Having some noise in the background might be a good idea..also maybe some light, when my daughter was in the NICU for only 3 days she came home and after peacefully nursing, would cry for hours...if I would have figure that out back then, she was always with lights and sounds for those 3 days... Know that even when you don't post, there are prayers coming your way,,, you are never without prayers..for the needs we know about and the needs only God knows..Prayers for the both of you, Isaac and all the babies.are there....I do pray for God's Peace that passes all understanding fill Your hearts , minds and bodies...and give you the REST you need SO much..Carrie it's okay to show you weakness, worry and to be overwhelmed... anyone would in your situation...God knows you are doing all you can and even more for your Babies, and he will help you along this journey... Have your moments of crying for that's how the Lord helps us release our stress, and helps use move forward... And Lord please provide all the help they need for the strength they need to do your will.. Prayers Always form Dayton ohio Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14283146888520784795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2194119873694032441.post-46599538599843191202012-11-12T18:32:58.385-06:002012-11-12T18:32:58.385-06:00The NICU is so stressful, allt he ups and down dif...The NICU is so stressful, allt he ups and down difinitely take their toll. Having multiples is stressful, no matter how much you love and want them, it is stressful. Rest is so very important for both parents. I am amazed every day how wonderfully you are both handling all this. You may not feel very impressive some days, but you are and I hope someone tells each of you that every day. I will continue to pray for both of you, all the babies, and Isaac,too. You are a wonderful family and it is such a blessing to get to follow your journey. Thank you so much ad God bless each of you. Just Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15690356184761383440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2194119873694032441.post-2503514187232636922012-11-12T08:53:23.984-06:002012-11-12T08:53:23.984-06:00I love reading your blogs about your babies. I ha...I love reading your blogs about your babies. I had 3 of my four babies end up in NICU. I am sure someone has said it but in case they have not, remember the NICU is a noisy environment, give him some white noise, put a loud ticking clock near his bed, something to continue to noise. He might need that. Also, in the NICU, he was probably on a pretty strict schedule, even in the evening hours where they were required to wake him up to feed him and do tests. This might take some getting use to on his side and it might take a while. Finding a good lovey might help. God bless.Rachelle Alexanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14934446369008618328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2194119873694032441.post-75331957181813448402012-11-12T06:26:05.211-06:002012-11-12T06:26:05.211-06:00Father, lift Carrie and Gavin to Your side, hold t...Father, lift Carrie and Gavin to Your side, hold them and calm them, and give them peace and rest. You have given them these beautiful blessings, now please help them to cope with all of the ups and downs and needs of their family. Please provide good folks to be their children's care-givers, so that Carrie and Gavin can get the rest they need. We know that we can do all things through Christ who gives us strength, Lord, and we just pray for heaps of strength and merciful rest and continued blessings for the Jones as their babies improve and are able to come home. Thank You for all that You are. Amen NKLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2194119873694032441.post-10380078604762485252012-11-12T05:33:51.049-06:002012-11-12T05:33:51.049-06:00Carrie, I also wanted to say I am so impresesed yo...Carrie, I also wanted to say I am so impresesed you've managed to pump this long. I haven't heard of how many moms of multiples manage to maintain milk supply in the midst of all the stress and exhaustion...it can't be easy. Larabahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17551897982588676543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2194119873694032441.post-29152231819597715892012-11-12T05:31:06.394-06:002012-11-12T05:31:06.394-06:00I am praying for you all but will especially pray ...I am praying for you all but will especially pray for you, Carrie. I always struggle with anxiety and baby blues post partum, and I've only had 1 at a time and never a NICU baby. ONLY God can carry you through this! Lord, please give the Jones' tremendous wisdom on how to schedule their time, what things are priorities and what can be ignored for now, etc.<br /><br />We have 8 children and almost all of them have been fussy and cranky in the evenings for the first couple of months. It is VERY hard but it helps me to remember that it is normal for that to happen, and that they WILL grow out of it in time. I'm guessing you are going to have a lot of crying babies in the evening and while that is stressful, please know that it won't cause any long term problems to them if you can't figure out how to end the crying. I don't know if this helps a lot...it helped me to realize that even if I did my best, sometimes the baby would keep crying -- and it wasn't my fault!Larabahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17551897982588676543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2194119873694032441.post-80157109958082070792012-11-11T23:21:51.037-06:002012-11-11T23:21:51.037-06:00Praying for the grace you need to carry you throug...Praying for the grace you need to carry you through and help you to do the next thing that's needed. Also for the sleep you're able to get to be the restorative kind. To quote a favorite song of mine, "Don't look down, it's too far, just keep a safe hold on my hand."<br /><br />(Actually, I find this whole album very calming - maybe you'd enjoy it, too: http://miriammarston.bandcamp.com/)EmmaJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13294155870492897677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2194119873694032441.post-63897528297607082062012-11-11T22:25:50.215-06:002012-11-11T22:25:50.215-06:00"Sometimes He calms the storm.....sometimes H..."Sometimes He calms the storm.....sometimes He calms His child...." My prayers tonight will elevate Carrie to the head of the list! I pray for your calmness, some peace where you can find it in your crazy world at the moment, a quiet heart so you may continue to hear His words to you and most of all ....sleep....sending all those prayers up along with prayers for your amazing husband, beautiful babies and that special "big brother" Isaac. I'm pretty sure he is just "waiting in the wings" to be such a huge help to you all at home when the babies all arrive! "...be still and know He is God" He will fill all your needs...and calm the storm....ByNanasHandshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03855150544000127992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2194119873694032441.post-58373045453098366362012-11-11T22:14:36.954-06:002012-11-11T22:14:36.954-06:00NICU days are incredibly difficult. The emotional ...NICU days are incredibly difficult. The emotional rollercoaster is overwhelming, especially when you're dealing with lack of sleep. And it truly isn't understood until you've experienced it yourself. People mean well, but sometimes the comments do hurt especially when you're already overwhelmed emotionally. Praying for grace and endurance for all of you, but especially for Carrie, and always healing for all of the babies.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2194119873694032441.post-47917263206306492712012-11-11T22:04:07.522-06:002012-11-11T22:04:07.522-06:00Yes, you remember how precious those hours of slee...Yes, you remember how precious those hours of sleep are for keeping your sanity. Praying for you all lots. Audrey's momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14528916214295149868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2194119873694032441.post-85742432879712930052012-11-11T21:52:01.237-06:002012-11-11T21:52:01.237-06:00I'm praying especially for Carrie. May the Lo...I'm praying especially for Carrie. May the Lord provide ample time for sleep and multiplication of emotional strength and reserves. May the Lord provide plenty of people to mother you as you mother your little miracles. I also pray that the Lord provides everything Gavin needs. I wish I could come to help. As always I'm praying for the babies, Isaac too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com